Taco Bell seasoned beef recalled over concerns of possible metal shavings

WASHINGTON – Kenosha Beef International out of Columbus, OH, is recalling seasoned beef products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with metal shavings.

According to the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the beef items were produced on various dates from Sept 20, 2019 to Oct 4, 2019. The products subject to recall include cases containing eight 5-lb plastic bags of “TACO BELL SEASONED BEEF Taco and Burrito Filling” with “use by” dates of “L2 11/4/19 to “L2 11/18/19”. The products subject to recall also contain establishment number “EST. 10130” on the case.

These items were shipped to five distribution centers before being shipped to restaurant locations nationwide. The problem was discovered after the FSIS received word of three customer complaints on Oct 12, 2019.

There have been no confirmed reports of reactions as a result of consuming these products. Restaurants who have purchased these products should not serve them, and instead should throw them away or return them to the place of purchase.

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